Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Carmel Sepuloni
Member for Kelston · Labour Party
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Was he or any member of his office aware of Simeon Brown’s Facebook post of 10.15am on Wednesday 27 May 2026 regarding Auckland Council prior to it being posted?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Carmel Sepuloni
Member for Kelston · Labour Party
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Did he or any member of his office approve of Simeon Brown’s Facebook post of 10.15am on Wednesday 27 May 2026 regarding Auckland Council?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
No.
Asked by
Deborah Russell
List MP · Labour Party
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Who, if anyone, advised him that it was not in the public interest to identify the staff member in his office who received the 2024 briefing note prepared on behalf of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case, as he stated in his…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I determined that it was not in the public interest.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have taken no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I have not taken papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 18 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834 (2025).
Asked by
Deborah Russell
List MP · Labour Party
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Which Ministers was he referring to that “felt very strongly” about the Smith v Fonterra case?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Cabinet agreed the Government's decision to clarify climate change laws to provide businesses with certainty around their obligations.
Asked by
Deborah Russell
List MP · Labour Party
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What are his staff’s obligations about record keeping, as he noted in his answers to oral question two on 26 May 2026?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
My staff are required to meet record keeping obligations as per the Public Records Act 2005. Staff are required to follow Department guidelines around how to handle physical records and emails, security classifications, and information…
Asked by
Deborah Russell
List MP · Labour Party
Does his office have a policy on recording his staff members interactions with lobbyists, if so, on what date was this policy introduced?
Does his office have a policy on recording his staff members interactions with lobbyists, if so, what is this policy?
In what month and year did the staff member who received the 2024 briefing note prepared on behalf of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case leave his office?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
My office has no specific policy around interactions with lobbyists. However, should this occur, staff are required to meet record keeping obligations as per the Public Records Act 2005.
Asked by
Deborah Russell
List MP · Labour Party
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On what date did his office ask “Ministerial Services to make sure everybody understands their obligations” as he stated in his answers to oral question two on 26 May 2026?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
25 May 2026.
Asked by
Deborah Russell
List MP · Labour Party
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Did the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet receive a copy of a briefing note prepared on behalf of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case on any date prior to May 2026, if so, when?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised by officials in DPMC that there is no record of the agency receiving a copy of a briefing note…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
Matching question numbers: 20498 (2026), 20499 (2026)
Will the Government support an independent inquiry into political donations linked to fast-track approvals, if not, why not?
What steps, if any, has the Government taken to independently assess risks of actual or perceived donor influence within the fast-track approvals regime?
What advice, if any, has the Prime Minister received regarding whether concentrated ministerial decision-making powers under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 could undermine public confidence in Government integrity?
What conflict of interest guidance, if any, applies to Ministers exercising powers under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024?
On what dates, if any, has the Prime Minister discussed political donations connected to fast-track applicants with any Minister, ministerial office, political party official, or public servant?
What briefings, reports, advice, aide-memoires, or memoranda, if any, has the Prime Minister received regarding actual, perceived, or potential conflicts of interest associated with political donations linked to applicants under the…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
There is a well-established process for managing Ministerial conflicts of interest, including in the Fast-track Approvals process. The Audit Office completed an inquiry into this topic in June 2025, available here:…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen about the merging of agencies as a part of the announced public sector job cuts by date and title?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What was the total cost of the Minister of Finance’s trip to Washington DC in April 2026 and how does that breakdown by International Air Travel, International Accommodation and International Other Transport?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I refer the Member to the Department of Internal Affairs’ website, which provides proactively released quarterly credit card statements and reconciliations for Ministers and Minister’s Office staff. In addition to the proactive release of…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I do not have ministerial responsibility for any agencies. In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). DPMC is not a service delivery agency, however, I am advised that its staff are empowered to use artificial…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I have presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
In my capacity as the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I have presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
As the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 11 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
I refer the member to my response to written question 10834 (2025).
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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Does he, or his office, sign off of any pre Budget announcement (PM question)
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
My office works with other offices to co-ordinate pre-Budget announcements.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I have received no papers.
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I have delivered no papers to Cabinet.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
In my capacity as the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I have presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I have presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
As the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 4 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
I refer the member to my response to written question 10834 (2025).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 4 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I refer the member to my response to written question 10834 (2025).
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Has the Prime Minister consulted with the Minister Shane Jones on nuclear fusion, and if so, does he support further exploration of this option?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Yes and yes.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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When, if ever, will March 2026 quarterly progress reports on the Government targets be released?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
The March 2026 quarterly progress report on Government Targets is planned for release in June 2026.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
I refer the member to the response provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Written Parliamentary Question 18795 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I refer the member to the response provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Written Parliamentary Question 18795 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I refer the member to the response provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Written Parliamentary Question 18795 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I refer the member to the response provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Written Parliamentary Question 18795 (2026).
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
In my capacity as Prime Minister and Minister for National Security and Intelligence, Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence I have taken no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have taken the following paper to Cabinet within the specified timeframe: Proposed Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Todd McClay – May 2026.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
As Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 27 April 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
I refer the member to my response to written question 10834 (2025).
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
Did the Prime Minister seek or receive advice on whether New Zealand publicly supporting the US-led military action against Iran could affect New Zealand's standing or credibility in multilateral institutions, including the United Nations?
What advice, if any, did the Prime Minister seek or receive from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet regarding New Zealand's public position on the US-led airstrikes against Iran, and on what dates was any such advice sought…
Has the Prime Minister sought or received advice on the risks to New Zealand military personnel that could arise from participation in a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including from Iranian military capabilities in the…
Has the Prime Minister sought or received advice on whether New Zealand's response to the United States request could affect New Zealand's bilateral relationship with the United States, including in relation to trade, defence cooperation,…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I regularly receive and request advice from a range of officials including from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet relating to foreign affairs. This includes New Zealand’s various equities…
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
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Has the Prime Minister released, or does the Prime Minister intend to release, correspondence between his office and the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding New Zealand's position on the US-led military action against Iran,…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Any requests I receive for documents relating to the Government’s position on the Iran-US Israeli conflict will be assessed under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
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What role did advisers within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet play in any communications with the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding New Zealand's public position on the US-led military action against…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I frequently request the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to work with other agencies to prepare material to support the public explanation of New Zealand’s positions on international issues.
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
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Did the Prime Minister seek or receive advice on whether any claim of self-defence under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter had been advanced by the United States or its coalition partners in relation to the military action against…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 18225 (2026). Background
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
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Did the Prime Minister, or any official acting on his behalf, communicate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs or his office a preference for New Zealand to offer more explicit public support for the US-led military action against Iran; if…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
The government’s position has been clearly laid out, including via a joint public statement from the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs on 1 March, and my Parliamentary Statement on 3 March. As Prime Minister, my office, my…
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
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Has the Prime Minister consulted the Minister of Foreign Affairs on New Zealand's response to the United States request to join a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; if so, on what dates, and does the Prime Minister's position on the…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
The US request is still under consideration. As Prime Minister, my office, my department, and I are in regular contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and his staff regarding matters relating to the foreign affairs portfolio including…